So, I’m not much of a Valentine’s Day fan. I’m one of “those” that thinks it’s better to appreciate the people you love EVERY day; not just one day out of the year. I believe that having this mindset holds you accountable for your actions all of the time – just something to think about…

That being said, I’m all about Galentine’s Day! What is Galentine’s Day? you may ask. Well, Let me tell you! It’s a day to celebrate empowering the women around you, lifting them up, and encouraging them to love themselves and each other. A world-wide reminder to appreciate the hard-work they put in; to recognize that sometimes they don’t feel seen, but we see them. To tell them how beautiful, powerful, able, funny, smart, talented and priceless they are. That their dedication to their kids, their family, their careers, are valued and appreciated. We not only see you, lady. We commend you. Your selflessness and willingness to step up, speak out, live boldly and still multi-task like a beast is what makes you, Y O U.

I know that some days you want nothing more than to throw in the towel. To say ‘SCREW IT’ and run away to a tropical island with a cabana boy named Bob. I feel you, I am you. Just know that you’re allowed to honor whatever emotions you feel without being told to ‘calm down’ or that you’re ‘overreacting’ you don’t need anyone to validate who you are. Just keep being you; it’s more than enough.